Tools for Long Hairstyles

Tools for Long Hair - Summer Fall 2009 Hairstyles Edition

For those of you have beautiful long hair or intend on growing long hair, you should know that a key part in growing and caring for long hair is having the right tools. It can save you a lot of unnecessary breakage and long-term damage. The list of long hairstyle tools is simply overwhelming. If you go to a hairdresser's or beauty salon, you can simply witness the myriad of tools that are used.

Good Looking Long Hair

I will try to give you some basic tools that you might require for long hairstyles. Among them are:
Good Hair Brushes - While many individuals have differing opinions, a high percentage of haircare experts agree that brushes that are made out of 100% boar's bristles provide the best solution for healthy long hair. The price range differs but whatever your choice is, simply ensure you do not pick a brush with nylon bristles or those with hard round knobs.

Hair Accessories - You will need items such as hair friendly clips, pins, clips, elastic bands, hair sticks, pony tail holders and the likes.

Long Hair Friendly Picks And/Or Combs

Long Hair Friendly Blow Dryers – Choose those that comes equipped with cold/slow settings as not to damage your hair.

High Quality Trimming Scissors – This is essential for removing any visible split-ends before your appointment with your hairdressers.

The above are only a handful of the tools that you will need for pivotal haircare. After all, having beautiful and radiant long hair can turn a head or two when you are out having a good time!

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Britney Spears Hairstyles

Britney Spears Hairstyles - Summer Fall 2009

Britney Spears’ hairstyles are most notable for the number of trends she has started even though she almost always wears her hair loose and long. It takes several years to grow hair to reach below the shoulders and Britney has drawn attention to her locks by using hair extensions, even launching her own signature collection.

Britney Spears Hair

Many young female teenagers rave about Britney Spears’ hair style and follow her hairstyle changes religiously to create their own “Britney” look. The one drawback to duplicating these style are the rather extreme styling techniques used to give Britney her unique hair styles, which may be damaging to the hair.
On the other hand, layering techniques are easy on the hair and essential to capturing the Britney look. The stylist will taper the layers toward the chin gracefully to frame the face, making sure that the outer layer of hair is the longest.
Adding hair color highlights is another way to add texture and depth to a Britney Spears’ hair style. You can use several different highlight colors selected to accent the golden blond hair color that she wears.
To add movement, a stylist should use a large-barreled curling iron to produce the ringlet and waves. Finish the styling by combing the hair with fingers instead of using a brush will give a more natural look. Wear your hair loose around your shoulders to complete your Britney Spears’ hairstyle. To keep your locks looking great, use hair spray or hair gel to reduce frizz and keep hair smoothly organized in their sleek arrangement.

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Reese Witherspoon Hair

Reese Witherspoon’s Hairstyles

After starring in “Legally Blond” and “Legally Blond 2,” Reese Witherspoon’s hair brought the full impact of this hair color to the big screen. Many of her fans were stunned by her role as a brunette in the film, “Walk the Line.” On the red carpet and in movies that Reese Witherspoon stars in, we see her sophisticated and sexy as ever.

Reese Witherspoon’s Hairstyles

Reese Witherspoon hair styles as a blond are full of shine and movement, and the layered cut makes them easy to wear and maintain, which saves this young mother of two active children a lot of time. The chin-length bob haircut frames the heart-shaped face nicely. If you want to duplicate this look, start by getting your hair cut in the same fashion.

Reese Witherspoon’s Hairstyles

The style that works best for Reese Witherspoon’s hair is full at the top to accent the upper part of her face and draw attention away from her pointy chin. Color, shine and volume products are used to balance the hairstyle to add more balance to her facial features.
If you want to try one of the sexy hairstyles worn by Reese Witherspoon, talk to your hair stylist to select the one that will best compliment your own facial features. Not every style works for every face shape. Most of Reese Witherspoon’s hair styles involve the use of a blow dryer, a round hairbrush and volumizing spray. To add more height to the style at the crown of the head, tease your hair at the roots.

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Taylor Swift Hairstyles

Taylor Swift Hairstyles - Blessed With Lovely Curly Hair

Taylor Swift hairstyles are turning a lot of heads; this up-and-coming country music singer is blessed with naturally curly hair that styles beautiful in a variety of ringlet hairdos whether worn up or down. Her appearance at the 2008 Grammy Awards caused a lot of excitement due to her perfectly styled hairdo of cascading ringlets. To complement her cascading curls, she usually wears a side-swept bang that frames her face or a dramatic slice of hair that covers one eye to add a bit of mystery to her glamorous looks.

Taylor Swift Lovely Curly Hair

Because she has a square jaw line, wide forehead and a rounded chin, Taylor Swift hairstyles have features that help provide symmetry and balance. To show off her eyes, she wears her hair with an elongated side part with her hair styled over the crown of her head with most of her hair falling into a side sweep with gentle waves, ending at her collarbone.

Taylor Swift Is Blessed With Natural Curls

She has also turned heads by changing her hair color with tones that complement the golden locks of this young songstress. For example using a light brown tone for contrast with the layers accented with vanilla creating a rich toffee blond look.

Amazing Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift hairstyles are perfect for the woman who loves an ultra-feminine look that is romantic enough for an intimate dinner for two as well as public appearances on the red carpet in Hollywood. Start with the right haircut for your face shape and then it will be easy to achieve the same gorgeous look.

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Styling Coarse Hair

Styling Coarse Hair, Few Ideas - Summer Fall 2009

For women with coarse or curly hair, there is so little you seem to think can be done as far as styling is concerned. Here are a few ideas on what to do with your coarse or curly hair.
Up-do’s are always in, regardless of your age or color. For longer curly locks, a French twist with curls left to frame the face will create a professional or sexy look for any occasion. For the professional seeking an up-do, a simple ponytail with a twist will keep people wondering. To do this, pull the hair into a ponytail, and as you approach the last twist in your pony tail elastic, don’t pull the hair completely through. Leave the last 3 inches of hair inside the elastic for a fun and flirty look. Shorter hairstyles scream for more attention when you have coarse or curly hair. This hair type needs a lot of care to keep from having split ends and strays. To keep strays and flyaway’s from causing your short look to appear messy, use a spray wax or gel to secure them in place. The normal areas where this is seen are around the temples and ears.
Bobs and pixie cuts in coarse or short hair do not normally work out, so in order to keep a nice look while waiting for the hair to grow out, hair pins and barrettes do wonders. Pinning the hair in small sections up and away from the face makes a great up swept hairstyle for in between lengths.

Carrie Underwood Hairstyles

Carrie Underwood Hairstyles - Celebrity Hair Trendsetter

The Carrie Underwood hairstyle that she tends to prefer features full side-swept bangs and extreme volume to accent her lovely blonde hair. She is one of many celebrities that change their hairstyles frequently, and often appear at special occasions with a hairstyle for each part of the event to suit the formality of the setting.

Carrie Underwood Hair

Carrie Underwood hairstyles are a ringlet lovers’ paradise, she styles her flaxen locks with care, using hair color highlights to add dimension and visual appeal. Using subtle shades of brown she accents her beautifully executed curls with fine detailing, making them more pronounced.
For the fans who want to duplicate her fabulous style, this is a key point to keep in mind: you need to discuss the highlight colors that are best for you with your stylist. What works for Carrie Underwood’s platinum tresses may look completely different on you.

Carrie Underwood Hair

To achieve the Carrie Underwood look, start with lightly damp hair and using a small amount of mousse, distribute it evenly through your hair. You should blow-dry hair using a round brush, pulling two-inch sections of hair to the front and then rolling the ends under as you pull them in toward your face. For the finishing touch, use a little bit of pomade to define tiny wisps of hair along your face and gently mist you hair with shine spray. For added emphasis, Carrie Underwood hairstyles usually feature an extreme part to allow the smooth lines of the haircut to gracefully fall forward along her neckline.

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Hairstyle Trends 2009 - Ponytails, Braids and Waves

Latest Hairstyle Trends - Ponytails, Braids and Waves Are Back In Business

From the red carpet to the classroom, many hairstyles are seeing a new introduction. The ‘bump’ from the 70’s has returned with a new look worn with ponytails and flat sides pinned back behind the ears. The beehive has made a huge comeback in African American hairstyles, while more sleek and professional looks as those found on the First Lady are creating a buzz. Regardless of your status in life, hairstyles are a way of expressing your uniqueness to the world. Here are a few other hairstyle trends that are making a statement.

Latest Hairstyle Trends

Ponytails are not just for tykes anymore. From cheerleaders in high school to the ever popular mother on the move, this style has even been seen in the White House. With the First Family making huge strides in the fashion world, every eye seems to look to them for guidance. The ponytail can be worn low for older women, and higher up the younger the wearer.
Braids are slowly bringing themselves up to date. No more days of the simple French braid or small plats, this is the time of sophistication and imagination. Using many small braids in a ponytail along with a few larger braids for a layered look, this statement goes from schoolroom to boardroom.
Waves are always looked at as hard to achieve and heartily sought after. Curling irons everywhere heat up for the newest looks. Long or short hair, old or young, waves creates depth and makes the hair appear fuller than it actually is. This style is great for anyone with thinning or thin locks.

American Idol Hairstyles

American Idol Hairstyles - Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood have taken the world by storm when it comes to hairstyles. With both women leading their careers with a bold look that their fans love, these two beauties are forces to be reckoned with. Here are a few pointers on the hairstyles they have been seen in.

American Idol Hairstyles - Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson has gone from a straight and medium hairstyle to wavy and long with different colors in between. For the straight and medium hairstyle she has worn just above the shoulders in 2007, simply use a straightening iron or a blow dryer with a round brush followed up by wax and smoothing shine to create the ideal sleek look. For the wavy medium hairstyles such as the one she wore to the 41st Country Music Awards, curling the hair all over in thick and loose curls then using spray gel and wax to hold the look will work. Simply run the fingers loosely through the curls for separation, and then spray on a layer of hairspray to hold.

American Idol Hairstyles - Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood has always worn a long and wavy or long and curly hairstyle since her first appearance on American Idol. The Idol scene has added so many possible looks to the industry since its start, it’s no wonder that some of the most popular females from the show have soared into fashion icons. Carrie’s flip ends on the long straight style she wore to the Grammy’s can be recreated by using large hot rollers and a blow dryer. Simply blow dry the hair straight after applying mousse and smoothing shine, then roll the ends in large hot rollers. Allow the rollers to cool, remove and run fingers through the curls. For the curly long hairstyle worn at the BMG after Grammy party, the half up and half down style Carrie wore went over well. Simply blow dry and use the curling iron to create the luxurious curls. The bump at the crown is made by teasing, and then pulling half of the front locks into a ponytail at the crown and securing.

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How To Dye Long Hair

How To Dye Long Hair - Some Tips For Beautiful Long Summer Hair

Do you have beautiful long hair and find yourself literally on your toes to maintain it? Yes, it is a well-known fact that long hair requires much more effort to upkeep compared to short hair.

How To Dye Long Hair

I have some useful tips for those of you intending to dye your long hair. With these tips, you will find that home hair-dyeing is but just a breeze. Let's take a closer look..
Before anything, you will need to determine the right dye color for your hair. Remember that not all hair dye will look good with on your hair color and some might not even be visible to boot. Ask the salesperson to recommend the best shades of the color you want. Also, consider how long you want the dye to be on your hair. There are different kinds of dye for this purpose; temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent and permanent.
Secondly, in the days leading to your hair dye, be sure to wash and condition your hair. You would want your hair to be well moisturized as dyeing dry hair can cause a lot of breakage. Next, you might want to test if you are allergic to the dye by applying a little dye on your forearm. When all that is done, you will just need to follow the stipulated instructions on the package of the hair dye.
An important reminder is to determine how much of dye you will need. I recall a situation where a friend of mine was halfway through dyeing her hair when she realized she had run out of it!

Hilary Duff Hairstyles - Including Latest Hair

Hilary Duff's Hairstyles - Including Her Latest Hairstyle

The one thing that you can say about Hillary Duff hair styles, she looks great in a variety of different colors. From blonde to brunette Hilary Duff has put the celebrity glamour to rock the red carpet in a variety of highly styled locks colored to perfection.

Hilary Duff Hairstyles

When it comes to hairstyles Hilary Duff tends to wear her hair long and with waves. If you are one of her fans and want to know how to color your hair, take a look at some of the ways she has used hair color to set trends. Whether brunette or blond, Hilary Duff inspires style with an easy elegance.

Hilary Duff Hairstyles

The trendy hair-dos that she wears are usually textured and the straight styles tend to compliment her long hair well. When the occasion calls for a special hairstyle, Hilary Duff dazzles the cameras with her up-dos. Not one to shy away from change, Hilary Duff has tried many different styles making each time she is photographed an exciting event.

Hilary Duff's Latest Hairstyle at 2009 Bike In Style Challenge, June 2009

In fact, of all the celebrities, Hilary Duff is one that keeps her fans interested in what hairstyle she will try next. She changes her style so often that sometimes she looks so different that at first you may not realize it’s her. She knows how important her appearance is to her career and for certain, no one can claim that Hilary Duff hair styles are boring. When you need some inspiration for a new hairstyle, be sure to check out this celebrity’s winning style.

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2009 Modern Hairstyles

2009 Modern Hairstyles

When you take a closer look at the modern hairstyles worn by many celebrities of today, you get a glimpse of some of the hairstyles made famous by movie starts of the 1940’s and 50’s; Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth are just a few that have influenced today’s hairstyling techniques.

Elizabeth Taylor

The largest difference between hairstyles now and during the “Golden Era” of Hollywood can be seen in the way hair is cut today; many of the styling techniques used to create the stunning, angular, short bob haircuts worn today illustrates the dramatic impact of this style.
Modern hairstyles like their predecessors focus on color and shine. Using the latest highlighting methods, a simple haircut can be transformed into a fabulous fashion statement with style to spare. Hair colors are richer, more vibrant and used more creatively today simply because the technology has advanced tremendously since 1950. Most outstanding in modern hairstyles could easily be the extremely short haircuts that are popular now. The debate about whether short or long hair is more popular is truly a modern one; female celebrities in the 1950’s rarely cut their hair shorter than the classic bob length. The classic glamour of Hollywood’s past continues to push the envelope for today’s modern hairstyles. This influence is most prominent at the star-studded events like the Academy Awards where every celebrity knows they will be under the fashion microscope form their hair to their attire and you are sure to see the reflections of Hollywood legends.

How To Take Care Of Natural Hair In The Summer

How To Take Care Of Natural Hair in The Summer

Wanna know how to take care of your natural hair during the hot summer months? Check out the following video and learn how to protect your hair against high temperatures and water. Just one short tip; moisturize your hair before swimming!

Rihanna With Short Hairstyles

Rihanna's Short Hairstyles

Rihanna, beautiful multi-talented Barbados born beauty, has been setting trends with her edgy hair style since her “Umbrella” hit.

Rihanna's Short Hairstyle

This young beauty keeps experimenting with her hair and continues to look absolutely great from her softer lighter hairdo’s, to her darker rock star edge. Rihanna hairstyles prevent her fans from noticing her narrow forehead; her hairstyles compliment her face shape so well that they make it look like oval shape. Thankfully because of her experience as a model, the fashion ‘police’ have given all of Rihanna‘s different hairstyles the nod of approval.

Rihanna's Short Hairstyles

Rihanna’s hairstyles don’t just compliment her face, but her whole body. She takes a funky and fresh approach to her hairstyles, adding colors like pink, blonde, and blue to her jet black hair. Rihanna looks great whether it’s short and spiked or styled in beautiful curls. Her versatility is the reason Rihanna has became a fashion icon to her fans and celebrities as well.

Rihanna's Short Hairstyles

Rihanna’s short hairstyles suit women with an oval or heart shape face as these accentuate cheekbones and small facial features. Rihanna short haircuts are not for the shy; they’re very bold and if you ever decide to sport one of her hairstyles you are guaranteed to get noticed. Rihanna takes on hairstyles that dare her to be different, for example wearing her hair in an asymmetrical haircut with the light side curled and then designed over to flow to even heavier side.

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